How to Anchor Your Habits for Success (Even When Life Is Busy)
You know what to do, but often it
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How to increase your veggie intake
Vegetables are a pillar of good health, but getting them into our daily diet can be challenging. Here are 7 ways to increase your intake for better health.
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3 Benefits of IV Nutrient Therapy
Wondering if IV nutrient therapy may something for you? Here I summarize 3 benefits.
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PCOS Diet: What to eat and what not to eat
Nutrition should be individualized to each unique case. This is particularly important for PCOS.
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COQ10 and Glutathione: Two fundamental nutrients for optimizing egg quality.
Egg quality is the factor we want to consider in any stage of a fertility journey. Both egg quality and sperm quality are essential factors in fertilization, implantation, and a healthy baby. In this blog, I review two powerhouse nutrients, COQ10 and glutathione, and why they are
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Naturopathic Approach to Adult Acne
Acne can be a difficult condition to treat and can be hard on your mental health. You may find yourself spending hundreds of dollars on different skin products, facials, or other treatments, with little success. I find using a multifaceted approach can give the most success.
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The number one cause of treatment failure in PCOS.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders and can be a risk factor for infertility and pregnancy loss. The diagnosis is based on the Rotterdam Criteria, requiring the patient to have 2/3 of the following:
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AntiHistamines & Cervical Mucus
The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and for many people, this means allergy season is here. Runny nose, red itchy eyes, sneezing, brain fog, fatigue, allergies are no fun.
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How does Nutrition affect your Period?
Our hormonal system, or “endocrine system” is a complex communication network between our brain and various organs. When it comes to the menstrual cycle, we often focus on hormones such as FSH, LH, estrogen, and progesterone. While these are definitely important factors for our b
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How to optimize your Microbiome: Part 2
In my last post, I introduced the microbiome – what it is, it’s benefits, risk factors, and signs of an imbalanced microbiota. Check it out here. Today I want to talk about 3 things you can do at home to optimize your microbiome balance.
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Finding the root cause of your IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) impacts 18-25% of Canadians, one of the highest prevalence globally. Symptoms can include bloating, irregular bowel movements, gas, pain, fatigue, and more. IBS is diagnosed based on the “Rome Criteria”, where a person experiences abdominal pain or
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Antioxidant Therapy: Oxidative Stress & Fertility
Oxidative stress – we hear this word a lot when it comes to fertility, but what does it mean? “Reactive oxygen species” (“ROS”) are chemicals generated during many cellular processes. They play a big part in our immune system, energy production within our mitochondria, cell commu
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